Police are investigating an incident of fight that occurred in the early hours of Friday 1st October on Dalkieth Street, Barrow. The fight is reported to have involved males and females. A 22-year-old man from Barrow suffered facial injuries. A 28-year-old man from Barrow was arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm without… Continue reading Local Appeal – Incident of fight, Dalkieth Street, Barrow
At 12:39 on 3rd October 2021 one fire engine attended a suspected gas leak at a property on Ainslie Dale, Dalton-in-Furness. Crews used one breathing apparatus and a gas monitor at the incident and were in attendance for twenty minutes.
On Thursday 7th of October, Multicultural Cumbria is hosting the Race2B free online conference. The conference features over 10 speakers covering education, health care and engagement opportunities affecting Cumbrian residents. Saj Ghafoor, CEO of Multicultural Cumbria and conference speaker, shares with Mai the aims of the event and how to take part. To find out more… Continue reading Mai in the Afternoon with guest Saj Ghafoor, CEO of Multicultural Cumbria
Lancaster Lit Fest kicks off its Autumn online event this Thursday, 7th October with a special celebration for National Poetry day. Dr Natalie Sorrel-Charlesworth shares with Mai the event’s Cumbrian connections and how to enjoy the five day online event. To learn more visit www.litfest.org. Tune into Mai in the Afternoon every Wednesday… Continue reading Mai in the Afternoon with guest Dr Natalie Sorrel-Charlesworth LitFest
A Northern train has been given the honourary name ‘Pride of Cumbria’ to celebrate 175 years of the railway in the region. The Furness Railway and Lakes Line opened in 1846, transforming the way goods and passengers were transported in the county. The Class 195 train’s new name was unveiled at a ceremony at… Continue reading Northern train named ‘Pride of Cumbria’ to mark 175 years of railway
Russ’s guest this week on ShowStoppers is former BODs chairman/stage manager and set builder extraordinaire Tom Hendrie. Tune in from 5pm every Sunday for Russ Palmer’s ShowStoppers.
The Cumbria Sports Awards nomination window opens on Friday 1st October 2021. The awards, organised by Active Cumbria, recognises the outstanding talents, commitment and successes of teams and individuals throughout Cumbria who are involved in sport. The awards also highlight the dedication and commitment of the vast number of volunteers, coaches, and others behind… Continue reading Time to nominate your Cumbrian Sporting Heroes
CANCELLED Apple Day at Ford Park Jill Salmon, Chief Executive of Ford Park Community Group, said: “Sadly we have reluctantly taken the decision to cancel Apple Day this year. “Although we were expecting poor weather this Saturday, unfortunately the weather has turned for the worse, with winds of up to 36 mph forecast, which… Continue reading CANCELLED Apple Day at Ford Park
A Cumbrian charity has launched a pilot project to better understand the needs of people using Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs (IPED) in the county and to reduce any potential harm they might cause to themselves. The Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service (CADAS) scheme allows IPED users to obtain free, clean, medical grade… Continue reading Cumbrian charity launches pilot project to understand the needs of people using Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioners, Peter McCall is inviting the public to complete the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners national survey and have their say on potential changes to the licensing of firearms and shotguns in England and Wales. Talking about the firearms licensing survey, Peter McCall comments: “The Home Office is… Continue reading Commissioner invites people to have their say on potential changes to firearms licensing